League Two: Expert view

The lower down the divisions you go the harder it seems to be for relegated teams to go straight back up but Rotherham and Chesterfield could prove this wrong. Rotherham were hampered by a points deduction last term and Mark Robins has been one of the division's busiest managers. With a new stadium and Paul Ince at the helm, MK Dons are fancied by many to go up and after five play-off failures this could be Lincoln's year. Grimsby disappointed last season but the experienced Alan Buckley could spring a surprise. Consistency will put Wycombe up there, while Peterborough and Stockport could figure.

Mid-table mediocrity

When Steve Thompson joined Notts County a year ago they were in crisis with only a couple of professionals in his squad. But he made 13 or 14 tremendous free transfers, did a great job and can sustain mid-table status. Many will tip Bradford and Brentford for a swift return to League One but I'm not convinced. Shrewsbury, Rochdale and Darlington, though, are capable of at least making the play-offs. Mansfield never recovered from losing Richie Barker to Hartlepool in January and I can't see them challenging. Dagenham & Redbridge, fresh from promotion, are a big, direct side who could turn a few heads.

Fearing the drop

This will be Morecambe's debut season in the League and, while I would love them to stay up - I was at Manchester United with Sammy McIlroy and will never forget his incredible appetite for the game - it may be too big a task. Last season exposed the shortcomings of Bury, Accrington and Wrexham and the loss of Paul Ince could put Macclesfield in real trouble. Chester and Hereford were clear of the relegation zone last term but neither impressed me and they should prepare for a struggle. The fixture list suggests Barnet have a comfortable start but, if they fail to pick up early points, they will be down there.